Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

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Scot Forge is seeking an NDE Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 at our corporate facility in Spring Grove, Illinois.

This internship provides hands-on experience in Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) within a manufacturing environment. You'll work alongside experienced NDE professionals on inspection activities, research projects, and process improvement initiatives that help ensure the quality and integrity of critical forged components. This position is based in Spring Grove and includes occasional travel to our Clinton, Wisconsin and Franklin Park, Illinois facilities.

Why Scot Forge's Internship Program?

• Paid internship
• Professional development and mentoring
• Meaningful project work with real business impact
• Real-world engineering and research experience
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to advanced NDE technologies and manufacturing processes
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, 100% employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, and national defense.

As an NDE Engineering Intern, you'll gain practical experience supporting inspection technologies and quality initiatives that help ensure the reliability of forged components used in some of the world's most demanding applications.

What You'll Do

As an NDE Engineering Intern, you may:

• Support research and development projects related to ultrasonic testing and NDE processes
• Assist with studies focused on inspection reliability, calibration standards, and material properties
• Partner with NDE specialists to improve testing methods and process controls
• Collect, analyze, and document technical data and project results
• Support robotic and immersion ultrasonic testing initiatives
• Gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing inspections and quality systems

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with an NDE focus or minor
• Rising Junior or higher at the start of the internship
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with technical writing
• Exposure to NDE methods and inspection technologies
• Experience with programming languages such as Python
• Familiarity with ultrasonic testing equipment and applications

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen

Review of applications will begin September 28 and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.